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The Big Book of People Skills Games: Quick, Effective Activities for Making Great Impressions, Boosting Problem-Solving Skills and Improving Customer Service July 5, 2010

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The Big Book of People Skills Games
Quick, Effective Activities for Making Great Impressions, Boosting Problem-Solving Skills and Improving Customer Service

Authors: Rickenbacher, Colleen; Scannell, Edward
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174509-3
ISBN-10: 0071745092
©2010 | 1st Edition | 272 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: August 2010
Price: US$ 24.95
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More than 700,000 books sold in the Big Book series!

Always say and do the right thing at the right time! Developing the necessary skills critical to teamwork and company success—taught in a fun group format

Meeting new people, developing listening skills, learning proper business etiquette, or dealing with difficult customers or coworkers are all challenges every company faces. The Big Book of People Skills Games offers a host of interactive yet engaging games you can use to tackle all of these communication-challenged areas within your group. RESULTS: effective communication, greater team confidence, and improved customer service.

These short but fun games can be adapted to any setting, cost virtually nothing, and show you how to boost both employee and customer interaction, reduce absenteeism, and foster a more positive and productive environment–all necessary ingredients for company growth and success.

The Big Book of People Skills Games helps you:

  • Improve internal and external communication
  • Promote group thinking on potential problems facing the company
  • Build stronger relationships with coworkers and clients
  • Teach your team about proper work procedures

This is the complete reference for enhancing interpersonal skills—both personally and professionally—from the trusted Big Book series.


About the Authors

Colleen Rickenbacher (Dallas, Texas) is President of Colleen Rickenbacher, Inc. in Dallas, TX, which she started in 2001 after 20 years with the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, and has been involved in the meeting industry for over 35 years. Colleen is the author of two books and hundreds of articles on business etiquette, protocol and communication and has presented and trained around the world. She has served on the Board of Advisors for the International Association of Protocol Consultants, Convention Industry Council, Meeting Professionals International, Religious Conference Management Association and both the Dallas Chapter and the international board of the International Special Events Society. Rickenbacher also served as the president and chairs in various associations including past chair of the Certified Meeting Professional Board and the Texas Chapter of the Association of Event & Convention Professionals.

Ed Scannell (Phoenix, AZ) is a speaker and trainer who has given thousands of presentations, seminars and workshops across the U.S. and overseas. He has written or co-authored twenty books and over a hundred articles in the fields of Creativity, Communication, Human Resource Development, Management, Meeting Planning and Teambuilding. The books in his Games Trainers Play series (McGraw-Hill) have sold over a million copies and are used by trainers, speakers, facilitators, and meeting planners around the globe. He earned his CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) designation in 1986 and currently serves on the CIC (Convention Industry Council) Board of Directors. He served as President of the National Speaker’s Association for 1991-92 and serves on the NSA Foundation Board of Trustees.


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The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games: Quick, Effective Activities to Improve Communication, Trust and Collaboration June 14, 2010

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The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games

The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games
Quick, Effective Activities to Improve Communication, Trust and Collaboration

Author: Scannell, Mary
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174224-5
ISBN-10: 0071742247
©2010 | 1st Edition | 240 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: June 2010
Price: US$ 24.95

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A new addition to the popular Big Books training series, addressing the hot training topic of conflict resolution.

Recent studies show that typical managers devote more than a quarter of their time to resolving coworker disputes. The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games offers a wealth of activities and exercises for groups of any size that let you manage your business (instead of managing personalities).

Part of the acclaimed, bestselling Big Books series, this guide offers step-by-step directions and customizable tools that empower you to heal rifts arising from ineffective communication, cultural/personality clashes, and other specific problem areas—before they affect your organization’s bottom line.


Let The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games help you to:

  • Build trust
  • Foster morale
  • Improve processes
  • Overcome diversity issues
  • And more


Dozens of physical and verbal activities help create a safe environment for teams to explore several common forms of conflict—and their resolution. Inexpensive, easy-to-implement, and proved effective at Fortune 500 corporations and mom-and-pop businesses alike, the exercises in The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games delivers everything you need to make your workplace more efficient, effective, and engaged.


About the Author


Mary Scannell
is the founder of bizteamtools.com. She has been a professional seminar leader since 1991, and served for ten years on the staff of Venture Up, the world’s largest provider of interactive team programs. Mary leads nearly 100 corporate trainings per year and has trained tens of thousands of business people across the United States and Canada, including a long list of Fortune 500 clientele. She is the co-author of the recently published Big Book of Team-Motivating Games.



Table of Contents

Introduction: Why Every Employee Needs Conflict Resolution Training

How to Use this Book

Part 1. Communication

Part 2. Diversity

Part 3. Trust

Part 4. Perspective;

Part 5. Emotional Intelligence

Part 6. Collaboration



The Big Book Series

  1. 9780071745093    The Big Book of People Skills Games: Quick, Effective Activities for Making Great Impressions, Boosting Problem-Solving Skills and Improving Customer Service
  2. 9780071635226     The Big Book of Brain-Building Games: Fun Activities to Stimulate the Brain for Better Learning, Communication and Teamwork
  3. 9780071629621     The Big Book of Team-Motivating Games: Spirit-Building, Problem-Solving and Communication Games for Every Group
  4. 9780071443852     The Big Book of Six Sigma Training Games: Proven Ways to Teach Basic DMAIC Principles and Quality Improvement Tools
  5. 9780071435253     The Big Book of Leadership Games: Quick, Fun Activities to Improve Communication, Increase Productivity, and Bring Out the Best in Employees
  6. 9780071396844     The Big Book of Meeting Games
  7. 9780071361767     The Big Book of Motivation Games
  8. 9780071361767     The Big Book of Creativity Games: Quick, Fun Acitivities for Jumpstarting Innovation
  9. 9780071357807     The Big Book of Humorous Training Games
  10. 9780070218666     The Big Book of Stress Relief Games: Quick, Fun Activities for Feeling Better
  11. 9780071349840     The Big Book of Icebreakers: Quick, Fun Activities for Energizing Meetings and Workshops
  12. 9780071343114      The Big Book of Flip Charts
  13. 9780071343367     The Big Book of Sales Games
  14. 9780070779747   The Big Book of Customer Service Training Games
  15. 9780070465138     The Big Book of Team Building Games: Trust-Building Activities, Team Spirit Exercises, and Other Fun Things to Do
  16. 9780070465015    The Big Book of Presentation Games: Wake-Em-Up Tricks, Icebreakers, and Other Fun Stuff
  17. 9780070464766    The Big Book of Business Games: Icebreakers, Creativity Exercises and Meeting Energizers






Becoming a Successful Manager April 30, 2010

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Becoming a Successful Manager

Becoming a Successful Manager

Authors: Parkinson, J. Robert; Grossman, Gary
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174164-4
ISBN-10: 007174164X
©2010 | 2nd Edition | 224 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: May 2010
Price: US$ 16.95
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Comprehensive and accessible, this must-have guide for managers is completely updated to cover today’s most critical management topics—from company culture to new technologies and more

Becoming a Successful Manager has all the tools and techniques for making a smooth transition into the role of manager. Drawing on both academic research and real-world experience, the authors teach readers how to apply what they call “The Discovery Method.” Through practical exercises and thought-provoking questions, readers learn how to manage others as successfully as they have managed themselves. Updates include such timely topics as the evolving roles of managers, managing up, and other changes brought on by technology, new generational influences, and changes in overall corporate culture and expectations.

Features

  • Previous edition attracted praise from executives at Arthur Anderson, State Farm, Colgate Palmolive, A&E TV, and Zenith
  • Parkinson maintains busy consulting, speaking, and coaching schedules, appearing at venues such as ASTD and regional conferences


About the Authors

J. Robert Parkinson, Ph.D., (Sarasota, FL) serves on the faculty at Northwestern University. He is a consultant, trainer, and coach specializing in effective communications for major corporations, professional associations, and government agencies. He has hosted several radio programs and conducts seminars and personal coaching/counseling sessions in relationship building, management practices, and communication techniques.

Jack H. Grossman, Ph.D., was a psychologist, management consultant, and professor emeritus at DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

Gary Grossman (Chicago, IL) is the founder and CEO of Venn Strategy Group, which helps companies measure and manage strategy. He is an international consultant and trainer with expertise in using business intelligence and technology to build an integrated performance management culture. His clients have included several well known companies including Coca-Cola, Epson, and Avery Dennison.

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